The UAW trade union reported on its successes
This weekend, the UAW reached a tentative agreement with Stellantis and expanded its strike against General Motors.
As for Stellantis, the deal largely mirrors the agreement reached with Ford. As a result, it will “provide a 25% increase in base wages until April 2028 and will collectively increase the maximum wage by 33% combined with an estimated COLA to more than $42 (£34.63/€39.70) per hour ” The union further said starting wages would increase by 67%, combined with estimated cost of living allowances, to more than $30 (£24.74/€28.36) an hour, while casual workers would see increases by more than 165% during the term of the agreement.
The largest strike in the USA: Ford and Stellantis have already given in, but General Motors is still resisting
The agreement also includes three years of salary increases, the elimination of salary levels, and the aforementioned cost of living allowances. The UAW also said union members can expect increased benefits as well as “the right to strike over product and investment obligations.” This is good news, but the preliminary agreement must be approved by union members.
The tentative agreement with Stellantis leaves General Motors as the only automaker without a deal, and the union has increased pressure by extending its strike to GM Spring Hill Manufacturing. The plant produces the GMC Acadia, as well as a range of Cadillac crossovers, including the XT5, XT6, and Lyriq.
GM released a statement saying, “We are disappointed in the UAW’s actions in light of the progress we have made. We continue to negotiate in good faith with the UAW, and our goal remains to reach an agreement as quickly as possible.”
